2023 TOYOTA HIGHLANDER warning

952-1. Instrument cluster
2
Vehicle status information and indicators
■Vehicle functions and set-
tings that can be changed
 P.494
■Background color of the indica-
tor/shift position display area
The background color of the indica-
tor/shift position display area is
changed according to the driving
mode as follows ( P.300):
●Eco drive mode: Blue
●Sport mode: Red
■Suspension of the settings dis-
play
●Some settings cannot be changed
while driving. When changing set-
tings, park the vehicle in a safe
place.
●If a warning message is displayed,
operation of the settings display
will be suspended.
■Pop-up displays
Depending on the pop-up display,
the currently disp layed item in the
message display area may be tem-
porarily not displayed. The item will
be displayed after the pop-up dis-
play is no longer displayed.
Select to display warning mes-
sages and measures to be
taken if a malfunction is
detected. ( P.442)
Displays suggestions to the
driver in the following situations.
To select a response to a dis-
played suggestion, use the
meter control switches.
■Suggestion to turn off the
headlights
If the headlights are left on for a
certain amount of time after the
engine switch has been turned
off, if the headlight switch is in
the “AUTO” position, a sugges-
tion message will be displayed
asking if you wish to turn the
headlights off.
To turn the headlights off, select
“Yes”.
If the driver's door is opened after
the engine switch is turned off, this
suggestion message will not be dis-
played.
WARNING
■Cautions during setting up
the display
As the engine needs to be run-
ning during setting up the display,
ensure that the vehicle is parked
in a place with adequate ventila-
tion. In a closed area such as a
garage, exhaust gases including
harmful carbon monoxide (CO)
may collect and enter the vehicle.
This may lead to death or a seri-
ous health hazard.
NOTICE
■During setting up the display
To prevent batte ry discharge,
ensure that the engine is running
while setting up the display fea-
tures.
Warning message display
()
Suggestion function

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■Customization
Some functions can be customized.
(  P.494)
Content display area
By selecting menu icons on the
multi-information di splay, a variety
of driving-related information can
be displayed. The multi-information
display can also be used to change
display settings and other vehicle
settings.
Warning or advice pop-up displays
are also displayed in certain situa-
tions.
Driving support system status
display area
Displays a contracted display of the
driving support system status when
not selected for the multi-informa-
tion display, while any of the follow-
ing systems are operating:
■Liquid crystal display
 P. 8 5
Multi-infor mation dis-
play (12.3-inch dis-
play)
Display

972-1. Instrument cluster
2
Vehicle status information and indicators
■Meter control switch
The multi-information display is
operated using the meter control
switches.
/ : Select multi-informa-
tion display
/ : Change displayed
content, scroll up/down the
screen and move the cursor
up/down
Press: Enter/Set
Press and hold: Reset/Dis-
play customizable items Return to the previous screen
Call sending/receiving and
history display
Linked with the hands-free system,
sending or receiving call is dis-
played. For details regarding the
hands-free system, refer to the
“MULTIMEDIA OWNER’S MAN-
UAL”.
■Changing meter pages
Press the or meter con-
trol switch to change the meter
page.
■Display contents
 Driving support system infor-
mation display
 Settings
 Warning message ( P.442)
■Changing contents in a
page
Select the desired content on
WARNING
■Caution for use while driving
●When operating the multi-infor-
mation display while driving,
pay extra attention to the safety
of the area aroun d the vehicle.
●Do not look continuously at the
multi-information display while
driving as you may fail to see
pedestrians, objects on the
road, etc. ahead o f the vehicle.
■The information display at
low temperatures
 P. 8 5
Changing the meter dis-
play
Content of multi-informa-
tion display (Center)

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■Customization
Some functions can be customized.
(  P.494)
■Vehicle functions and set-
tings that can be changed
 P.494
■Meter display settings
 P. 9 8
■Suspension of the settings dis-
play
●Some settings cannot be changed
while driving. When changing set-
tings, park the vehicle in a safe
place.
●If a warning message is displayed,
operation of the settings display
will be suspended.
Settings display
WARNING
■Cautions during setting up
the display
If the engine is running when
changing the dis play settings,
ensure that the vehicle is parked
in a place with adequate ventila-
tion. In a closed area such as a
garage, exhaust gases including
harmful carbon monoxide (CO)
may collect and enter the vehicle.
This may lead to death or a seri-
ous health hazard.
NOTICE
■During setting up the display
To prevent batte ry discharge,
ensure that the engine is running
while setting up the display fea-
tures.

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Message display area (P.107)
The following pop-up displays will be displayed in certain situ ations:
• Warning/message
• Hands-free system status
• Audio system operation status
■Head-up display will operate
when
The engine switch is in ON.
■When using the head-up dis-
play
The head-up display may seem
dark or hard to see when viewed
through sunglasses, especially
polarized sunglasses. Adjust the
brightness of the head-up display or
remove your sunglasses.
■Outside temperature display
If the outside temperature becomes
approximately 37°F (3°C) or lower,
the low outside temperature indica-
tor will flash for 10 seconds then the
low outside temperature indicator
and outside temperature display will
turn off. The low outside tempera-
ture indicator will operate again if
the outside temperature becomes
approximately 41°F (5°C) or more
and then decreases to 37°F (3°C) or
lower.
■Changing settings of the
head-up display
Select on the multi-informa-
WARNING
■Before using the head-up dis-
play
●Check that the position and
brightness of the head-up dis-
play image does not interfere
with safe driving. Incorrect
adjustment of the image’s posi-
tion or brightness may obstruct
the driver’s view and lead to an
accident, resulting in death or
serious injury.
●Do not continuously look at the
head-up display while driving as
you may fail to see pedestrians,
objects on the road, etc. ahead
of the vehicle.
NOTICE
■To prevent damage to compo-
nents
●Do not place any drinks near
the head-up display projector. If
the projector gets wet, electrical
malfunctions may result.
●Do not place any thing on or put
stickers onto the head-up dis-
play projector. Doing so could
interrupt head-up display indica-
tions.
●Do not touch the inside of the
head-up display projector or
thrust sharp edges or the like
into the projector. Doing so
could cause mechanical mal-
functions.
Using the head-up display

1052-1. Instrument cluster
2
Vehicle status information and indicators
tion display (P.494) and then
“HUD”.
■Enabling/disabling the
head-up display
Press to enable/disable the
head-up display.
■Changing the head-up dis-
play settings
Press and hold to display the
following settings.
 HUD Brightness/Position
Select to adjust the brightness and
vertical position of the head-up dis-
play.
HUD Driving Support
• Tachometer Settings
Blank/Eco Indicator/Tachometer
Select to change the display to
blank (no display)/Eco Driving Indi-
cator/tachometer.
Select to enable/d isable the follow-
ing items:
• Navigation (if equipped)
• Driving Assist
• Compass (if equipped)
• Audio
 HUD Rotation
Select to adjust the angle of the
head-up display.
Press the or switch to
adjust the angle of the head-up dis-
play.
■Enabling/disabling of the
head-up display
If the head-up display is disabled, it will remain disabled when the
engine switch is turned off then back
to ON.
■Display brightness
The brightness of the head-up dis-
play can be adjusted on of the
multi-information di splay. Also, it is
automatically adjusted according to
the ambient brightness.
■Automatic adjustment of the
head-up display position (vehi-
cles with driving position mem-
ory)
A desired head-up display position
can be entered to memory and
recalled automatica lly by the driving
position memory system. ( P.142)
■When the battery is discon-
nected
The customize settings of the
head-up display will be reset.
■Customization
Some functions can be customized.
(  P.494)
WARNING
■Caution for changing settings
of the head-up display
As the engine needs to be run-
ning while changing the settings
of the head-up display, ensure
that the vehicle is parked in a
place with adequate ventilation. In
a closed area such as a garage,
exhaust gases in cluding harmful
carbon monoxide (CO) may col-
lect and enter the vehicle. This
may lead to death or a serious
health hazard.

1072-1. Instrument cluster
2
Vehicle status information and indicators
map data, etc., the street names of
an intersection may not be dis-
played.
Displays the operational status
of the following systems:
LTA (Lane Tracing Assist)
( P.239)
 Dynamic radar cruise control
with full-speed range
( P.249)
 PCS (Pre-Collision System)
( P.228)
 Parking Support Brake func-
tion (for static objects)
( P.296)
 Intuitive parking assist
( P.275)
 Drive-Start Control ( P.174)
 Brake Override System
( P.175)
Displayed content is the same as
that displayed on the multi-informa-
tion display. For details, refer to the
explanations of each system.
Displays the following
multi-information display linked
icons and a message:
: Master warning icon
Displayed when a warning mes-
sage is displayed on the multi-infor-
mation display. ( P.442)
: Information icon
Displayed when a sugges-
tion/advice pop-up display is dis-
played on the multi-information
display. ( P.101)
Depending on the situation, the
following will be displayed:
■Warning/Message
Depending on the situation, a
warning message or other mes-
sage will be displayed.
 Warning messages
Certain warning messages can be
displayed.
Pop-up displays
When the driving assist system
operates, some of the information
displayed on the multi-information
display will be displayed on the
head-up display as a pop-up dis-
play.
■Hands-free system status
Displayed when the hands-free
system is operated.
(Refer to “MULTIMEDIA
OWNER’S MANUAL”.)
■Audio system operation
status
Displayed when the audio sys-
tem is operated.
(Refer to “MULTIMEDIA
OWNER’S MANUAL”.)
Driving assist system sta-
tus display area
/ icons
Message display area

1173-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors
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Before driving
■Conditions affecting the opera-
tion of the smart key system or
wireless remote control
 P. 1 3 3
■If the smart key system or the
wireless remote control does
not operate properly
Use the mechanical key to lock and
unlock the doors. ( P.463)
Replace the key battery with a new
one if it is depleted. ( P.410)
■If the battery is discharged
The doors cannot be locked and
unlocked using the smart key sys-
tem or wireless remote control. Lock
or unlock the doors using the
mechanical key. ( P.463)
■Rear seat reminder function
In order to remind you not to forget
luggage, etc. in the rear seat, when
the engine switch is turned off after
any of the following conditions are
met, a buzzer will sound and a mes-
sage will be displayed on the
multi-information di splay for approx-
imately 6 seconds.
●The engine is started within 10
minutes after opening and closing
a rear door.
●A rear door has been opened and
closed after the engine was
started.
However, if a rear door is opened
and then closed within approxi-
mately 2 seconds , the rear seat
reminder function may not operate.
The rear seat rem inder function
determines that luggage, etc. has
been placed in a rear seat based on
opening and closing of a rear door.
Therefore, depending on the situa-
tion, the rear seat reminder function
may not operate and you may still
forget luggage, etc. in the rear seat,
or it may operate unnecessarily.
The rear seat reminder function can
be enabled/disabled. ( P.494)
■Customization
Some functions can be customized.
(  P.494)
WARNING
■To prevent an accident
Observe the following precautions
while driving the vehicle. Failure
to do so may result in a door
opening and an occupant falling
out, resulting in death or serious
injury.
●Ensure that all doors are prop-
erly closed and locked.
●Do not pull the inside handle of
the doors while driving.
Be especially careful for the front
doors, as the doors may be
opened even if the inside lock but-
tons are in locked position.
●Set the rear door child-protector
locks when children are seated
in the rear seats.
■When opening or closing a
door
Check the surroundings of the
vehicle such as wh ether the vehi-
cle is on an incline, whether there
is enough space for a door to
open and whether a strong wind
is blowing. When opening or clos-
ing the door, hold the door handle
tightly to prepare for any unpre-
dictable movement.